Maureen Clare Murphy’s blog

Israel bombs Gaza as hospitals run out of fuel

Maureen Clare Murphy 8 August 2018

UN envoy warns of “devastating consequences” if escalation is not contained. Read more about Israel bombs Gaza as hospitals run out of fuel

Activists hold large banner reading Gaza How Much More? with image of burning buildings on it

Israel's innovations in Palestinian despair

Maureen Clare Murphy 7 August 2018

Human rights are non-negotiable. Except in Gaza. Read more about Israel's innovations in Palestinian despair

Gaza man killed as Israel, Hamas reportedly near deal

Maureen Clare Murphy 3 August 2018

Egypt, UN brokering indirect talks to end Gaza blockade. Read more about Gaza man killed as Israel, Hamas reportedly near deal

Israel kills children in Gaza protests

Maureen Clare Murphy 28 July 2018

Palestinian teen killed after fatally stabbing Israeli in West Bank settlement. Read more about Israel kills children in Gaza protests

Israeli army to clear itself of wrongdoing in Gaza slayings

Maureen Clare Murphy 26 July 2018

Protesters died after walking into paths of bullets, internal probe claims. Read more about Israeli army to clear itself of wrongdoing in Gaza slayings

Women and girls mourn over body of youth wrapped in PFLP flags with a wreath placed on his torso

Palestinian child killings spike in 2018

Maureen Clare Murphy 24 July 2018

Teen shot during raid on West Bank refugee camp is latest fatality by Israeli forces. Read more about Palestinian child killings spike in 2018

Photo shows two mourning women wearing black headscarves and dresses

Israel keeps Gaza in a vise

Maureen Clare Murphy 23 July 2018

Life returns to normal in Israel while Gaza hospitals run out of fuel. Read more about Israel keeps Gaza in a vise

Israel launches major assault on Gaza

Maureen Clare Murphy 20 July 2018

Defense minister threatens “broad, painful military operation” and says civilians “will pay the price.” Read more about Israel launches major assault on Gaza

Palestinian photographer reported killed in Syrian prison

Maureen Clare Murphy 18 July 2018

Niraz Saied documented daily life in Yarmouk refugee camp before his arrest in 2015. Read more about Palestinian photographer reported killed in Syrian prison

Girls in school uniform hold sign reading #SaveGaza in English and Arabic

Israel wants to break Gaza once and for all

Maureen Clare Murphy 11 July 2018

Palestinians are supposed to accept the annihilation of their lives without protest. Read more about Israel wants to break Gaza once and for all